Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-23
BERLIN. March %

BERLIN. March %
Frinee Bismarck has assured Crown Prince
nahooiph OF austria. Hungary, who is here
representing his father at the Emperor's
eir!noay celebration that Germany's foreign
pollcy Is pacific, that peace is assured for 1877
ano 'nat ,here is no cause for dsquietude
either east or west The citv is crowded
All the best hotels are filed with roval
personages. The enthusiasm is universal
Ihe weather is fine, and the Emperor's health
10 good.
lie began to receive his guests at ii in the
morning, and he appeared at his favorite
window In the palace, overlooking the street.
az often as he could find time to do so, TO re-
spond to the cheers of the people who passed
oy IN thousands to get a glimpse of him.
Whlle tire Kaiser was still standing in the
historic corner window of his palace this
morning, receiving his royal guests, other
services in honor of his birthday were going
on throughout Berlin. grand chorale was
played by the trumpeters of the Gardes du
Corps and Cuiransier regiments from the top
OF the City Hall tower, from o'clock till 10
Then followed service of song and thanks.
giving in the churches by the children of the
city. AT noon, in the noble church of St
Nicholas, the great civic service of the day
was held This evening, besides the grand
q
to commemorate the event will be given at
which all the representatives of the royal
families will be present
AT night the sight will surely be marvellous
for every window will be illuminated by can.
dies, and every shining light that modern
science has created will fill the streets and
squares of Berlin with the splendor of noon
Inc statutes of the HOhenxollerns, who have
raised Prussia from the petty mark of Bran
denburg to the foremost place in Europe.
Will look down upon the wondrous work of
their hands; while all the people, filled with
the thoughts of past and present glories, will
give thanks and praises to that great line
and their living lord, Emperor William.
The municipal procession was healed by
heralds aud marshals bearing the town BAN
ner, the whole body led by the Evangelical
clergy, chief civil and military authorities,
representatives of Germ IN science, art and
commerce, directors of the gymnasia and
burgesses, and commercial offices, in all over
1000 persons. The procession was accom-
panied by several bands, which played
marches aternated with chorals BY trumpet
ers. The procession went in state from the
Town Hall to attend the commerative relig
ious services In the Church of St. Nicholas.
The clergymen were all full robed and Off
cials wore their uniform and regalia.
At noon royal salute OF l0l guns was
fired from Koeingspla,z. Prince Bismarck
and Marshal Won Molke went to pay
ngralulalions to the Emperor at ! o'clock.
They were cheered enthusiastically all along
the route on their way to and from the
palace. the day being celebrated with similar
enthusiasm in all towns of the Empire.
Prince Bismarck and Gen. Won Molke say
they have received wonderful reward for
their services, the character of which is yet
unknown to them. All secretaries of the
departments we're decorated by the Emperor.
In receiving the honse hold deputation the
Emperor SAID 81 have reached this age by
the grace of Gld and if the Lord helps me
and wants me to I may live another year"
At the afternoon reception the Emperor.
after receiving the congratulations of the
royal family and princely guests, with the
Empress by his side and surrounded by the
full court, formerly announced the betrothal
of Prince Henry, second son of the Crown
Prince Frederick William, TO the Princess
Irene OF Hesse. The young couple were
afterwards heartily congratulated by all the
illustrious company. The family dinner fol-
lowe at o'clock at the palace of the Crown
Prince.